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South Dakota · 668 residents (2025 est.) · 2.63 sq mi
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Wall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,984. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 196 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $164,800. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
−24%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+10%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:668 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5576707848971K1990201020202024Wall
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,984
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,290
+79%since 2000
from $20,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+48%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+105%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(747)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(416)
Black2.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(108)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other11.4%(71)
Diversity Score63.6%(395)
Diversity Score
64
+2055%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wall, South Dakota?

Wall, South Dakota has about 622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wall, South Dakota?

The typical household in Wall, South Dakota earns about $58,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wall, South Dakota expensive?

In Wall, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $164,800.

How educated are people in Wall, South Dakota?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wall, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wall, South Dakota?

About 8.8% of people in Wall, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wall, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wall, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 216 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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